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Karalee vs Karana Downs

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Karalee scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

KaraleeKarana Downs
Active1644
Safety1515
Wealth8471
Value9382
Parks456
Cafés1414
Transit51
Green space3158
Active & healthy2532
Schools nearby (OSM)4723
Median rent$400/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,150,000$1,118,750
House sales in the 12 months to March 202613396
Population5,5213,800
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Karalee safer than Karana Downs?

Karalee and Karana Downs score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Karalee or Karana Downs?

Karana Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($1,118,750 vs $1,150,000).

Should I live in Karalee or Karana Downs?

Karalee scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Karalee or Karana Downs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →